Tag Archives: Classical Liberalism

C-SPAN: President John F. Kennedy’s American University Peace Speech

Source:The New Democrat I believe the whole point of President Kennedy’s speech here is that as different as the American and Russian form of government’s and system’s during the Cold War were, that the American and Russian people actually have … Continue reading

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CBS News: 60 Minutes- Lesley Stahl Interviews Jimmy Carter: The White House Diary

Source:CBS News 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl. Source:The New Democrat I mentioned this last week, but President Jimmy Carter was not a failed president and I laid out why I believe that. And of course we have the benefit of … Continue reading

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James Miller Center: President Jimmy Carter: University of Notre Dame 1977 Commencement

Source:James Miller Center- President James E. Carter (Democrat, Georgia) 39th President of the United States (1977-81) Source:The New Democrat  This speech by President Carter in 1977 was not only huge, but I think the best speech he’s ever given. And … Continue reading

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USA Today: Legal Prostitution Poses Problems

Source:USA Today visiting a sex shop. Perhaps looking for alternatives. Source:The New Democrat I look at prostitution the same way that I look at gambling, homosexuality, marijuana, alcohol, tobacco and perhaps a few other things that come with real risks. … Continue reading

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President Jimmy Carter: ‘One Ounce: Proposing Marijuana Decriminalization in 1977’

Source:The New Democrat  President Jimmy Carter: “I support a change in law to end federal criminal penalties for possession of up to 1 ounce of Marijuana. Leaving the states free to adopt whatever laws they wish concerning Marijuana.” – Jimmy … Continue reading

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The National Journal: Peter Beinart- The Cost of Disowning Jimmy Carter

Source: The New Democrat Jimmy Carter, is one of those president’s who looks a lot better 30 years later than he did, really at anytime he was in office. By late 1977, President Carter’s approval rating was dropping he never gained … Continue reading

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C-SPAN: President Bill Clinton’s Welfare Reform Press Statement

Source:The New Democrat The 1996 Welfare to Work Law, I believe is the best part of the Clinton Presidency. Along with moving the Democratic Party back to the Center-Left and making it a national party again. That can win outside … Continue reading

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The New Republic: Elizabeth Stoker Bruenig: Your Right to Die Isn’t Enough

Source:The New Democrat Euthanasia, is a tough issue for me. We’re not just talking about suicide here, but someone getting legal help from not just someone else to kill them, but getting that help from someone whose sworn to protect … Continue reading

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Slate Magazine: William Saletan: Is Polygamy Next After Gay Marriage? Chief Justice John Roberts Says Yes

Source:The New Democrat  Just to be clear, I don’t think there’s a good case against polygamy. At least one that I’ve seen that would say, “you know what, polygamy is a bad thing. To the point that it should be … Continue reading

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Liberal Values: Ron Chusid: Martin O’Malley Makes it Official

Source:The New Democrat  Ron Chusid and I disagree here. Shouldn’t be any surprised for anyone familiar with both blogs. But Martin O’Malley is the first Liberal Democrat to declare a run for president in 2016. Hillary Clinton, is what she … Continue reading

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